Imagine yourself as the Dark Knight, Batman, on a mission to save Gotham City. Now, would you rather play the role of a lowly thug, destined to be defeated by the Caped Crusader? Of course not. Similarly, when crafting your Personal Statement (SOP), you should be the star of your own story. That is precisely …
With oral healthcare taking center stage in recent times, many dental students aspire to pursue an Advanced Standing International Dental Program in the United States. Applying and paying for dental school is costly for most foreign-trained dentists, with the average cost of DDS in the USA being around $400,000. With its booming economy, the U.S. …
There are few times in our life when we face a good problem. Making a decision when you have multiple admits for dds is one of them. What do you do next? We have compiled a list of factors you should consider before deciding. Not all questions mentioned below would suit everyone. This is a …
The US dental school admission process is not straightforward as it looks; instead, it has switchbacks throughout the ride. The reality check strikes when the candidate clears the standardized tests and travels to the destination of CAAPID documentation. While filling out this paperwork, the one round-the-clock question crossing each applicant’s mind is, How do I …
While the world is grappling with the pandemic COVID 19, there lies another world of dental students facing nerve-racking challenges to even apply to US dental schools. The delay in the CAAPID applications has inevitable reasons, which could serve as a blessing in disguise when introspected carefully. Did you know who got benefited? The schools …
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Dentistry in the US vs Canada for international dentists With oral healthcare taking center stage in recent times, the demand for dentists is at an all-time high around the world. The ever-growing, robust field ensures a rewarding and stable career and the employment outlook for dentists looks positive. What we’re saying is, there’s never been …
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Chasing the Dream of DDS in USA The dream of DDS in USA might feel like a borrowed idea from the generations before us, but young dentists like us realize how golden it still is. Although becoming financially independent, and building a new life in a different country sounds like a common endeavor nowadays. For …
CU Interview Experience The CU Interview unexpected moments that change your life. For me, this moment came while sleeping in the back seat of a Greyhound bus. I woke up weary and checked my e-mail as always, and there it was. My invitation to interview at the CU School of Dental Medicine. Truly, a dream …
As soon as someone reaches out to CaapidSimplified’s founders Dr.Nourah and Karthik, they jump to ask us just one question – “How on earth did she get 10 DDS interview admits in one cycle?” They get surprised further when I tell them that she only recently graduated, doesn’t have a Green Card and hasn’t had …
Dental Interviews aren’t easy. Ambiguity complicates everything. Willfully subject oneself to an hour or more of judgment leaves many of us uncomfortable. Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader, my wife, and co-founder of CAAPID Simplified, wasn’t nervous when she landed her first and only Dental Interview at Dental School in 2018. At Colorado University, she was the …
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